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Monster Run Classic in Monticello set for August 4th
MONTICELLO – The Monticello Rotary Club 46th annual Monster Run Classic will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 4th at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello. The proceeds from the 2024 Monster Classic race will benefit the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition and is an event run by Monticello Rotary as part of Sullivan County Patriots Day. The race consists of 5K and 10K running and 5K walk events for the whole family. This course proves to be challenging and is considered by many one of the best run/walk courses in the area.
Orange Bank & Trust hires new trust officer
MIDDLETOWN- Orange Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”), the banking subsidiary of Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” – Nasdaq: OBT), is pleased to announce that Cynthia Hand, Esq. has joined the Bank’s Trust Services Division as Vice President and Trust Officer in Goshen.
County Executive Neuhaus Signs Resolution to Purchase Maple Avenue Building in Chester
Goshen, N.Y. – On Monday, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus officially signed the resolution, entering into an agreement to purchase the Maple Avenue Building located in the Village of Chester. The future of the building has been under consideration for some time, including a failed referendum in 2019 until on July 2nd, the Orange County Legislature moved the process of acquiring ownership along with a unanimous vote.
Sullivan Correctional Facility marked for closure: What to know
The Sullivan Correctional Facility will close in 2024, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced Thursday. The Fallsburg site is one of two maximum-security state correctional facilities DOCCS marked for closure. The other is Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Washington County. At Sullivan Correctional Facility, 426...
Judge revokes bail for Willem Spetch, defendant charged in DWI crash that killed Joseph DeVito of Wantagh
A Wantagh man charged with killing a pedestrian in a drunken driving crash found himself back behind bars Wednesday with his bail revoked after prosecutors said they discovered that he skipped a court date for a trip to the liquor store. On Feb. 2, 2023, Willem Specht, 63, was ordered...
Ellenville Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announced
ELLENVILLE, N.Y. — Three former Ellenville High star athletes and the school’s 1961 championship baseball team will be inducted into the Ellenville school district’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 5. Pitcher Steven Levine, softball star Marcia McCombs and wrestling standout Keith Pickell are the three...
BANK HIRES NEW TRUST OFFICER
Orange Bank & Trust Company, the banking subsidiary of Orange County Bancorp Inc. recently announced that Cynthia Hand, an attorney, has joined the bank’s Trust Services Division as vice president and trust officer in Goshen, New York. “We are delighted to welcome Cynthia to our team,” said Michael Gilfeather,...
Couple Owning Salty Chick Restaurant in Beach Haven West Arrested on Drug and Money Laundering Charges
STAFFORD - William and Jennifer Schlette, a couple residing in West Nyack, New York and owners of "The Salty Chick" restaurant in Beach Haven West, were arrested on drug and money laundering charges. William Schlette faces multiple drug offenses, racketeering, money laundering, and deceptive business practices. His wife Jennife Schlette...
Selective Insurance: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BRANCHVILLE, N.J. (AP) — BRANCHVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Selective Insurance Group Inc. (SIGI) on Thursday reported a loss of $63.3 million in its second quarter. The Branchville, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.08 per share. Losses, adjusted for investment gains, came to $1.10 per share.
Sparta Township Council Narrowly Approves 1st Reading of Funding for Master Plan Review
SPARTA, NJ – The first reading of an ordinance to fund the master plan review narrowly passed after much discussion. Ordinance 24-08 was opposed by Josh Hertzberg, supported by Mayor Neill Clark, Deputy Mayor Dean Blumetti and Councilman Dan Chiariello. Councilwoman Christine Quinn abstained. The ordinance provides $300,000 to...
Rockaway man dies from injuries days after Lafayette motorcycle crash
A Rockaway Township man died due to his injuries days after he crashed his motorcycle in Lafayette on the Fourth of July, police said. Timothy Angle, 64, was driving a Victory motorcycle east on Monroe Road around 6 p.m. when he went off the roadway while negotiating a curve, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron.
Healey Brothers Adds Sarah Fahmy to its Team as Human Resources Manager
GOSHEN, N.Y. (July 18, 2024) – Healey Brothers, the Hudson Valley’s largest automotive group, has named Sarah Fahmy as Human Resources Manager to support employees at its nine locations. She will advance Healey Brothers’ commitment to hiring, developing and retaining exceptionally talented workers who prioritize and ensure premier service for every customer each day.
Warwick grad Colby Martin excited to start pro baseball career with Toronto Blue Jays
Up until this point, Colby Martin’s journey in baseball hasn’t been easy. Two-and-a-half years ago, the 2019 Warwick grad had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The hard-throwing pitcher rehabilitated, battled back and agreed to a free agent deal with the San Diego Padres last July, only to see it fall through before signing a contract.
McCrabb: VP pick JD Vance not the first to put Middletown in bright national lights
Butler County Auditor Nancy Nix, who lived in Middletown for 23 years and served on the City Council, summed up the national news the best: “This puts Middletown on the map.”. State Rep. Thomas Hall, R-Madison Twp. added it shined the spotlight on Middletown “for all the right reasons.”...
Two NYS maximum security prisons to close in November
The Hochul administration will close two upstate New York maximum security prisons citing a continuing overall drop in the incarcerated population, cost savings, staffing shortages and authorization from the state Legislature in its latest budget. The Legislature approved a provision in Hochul’s 2024-2025 executive budget which backed the closure of...
Town celebrates multiple grant wins
The New York State Bridge New York funding program awarded a $1.1 million grant to the town of Monroe for improvements to the culvert on East Mombasha Road. The news was shared during the July 15 Monroe Town Board meeting, where Supervisor Tony Cardone noted that the town received an additional $50,000 grant through Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R-98).
Last-minute tickets to see Impractical Jokers in Upstate NY this weekend
The cast of truTV/TBS’ “Impractical Jokers” — James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn and Salvatore “Sal” Vulcano — are returning to Upstate New York for two more must-see live shows this weekend: One at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in Bethel on Friday, July 19 and the other at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, July 20.
Historical Society to host ‘Historical Sundays’ series
The Pike County Historical Society and Museum will host a series of educational and entertaining performances starting on July 28, followed by a light supper, dessert and coffee. The program starts at 3 p.m. and will be held in The Foundation Room of the museum, located at 608 Broad Street in Milford.
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